Building Inclusive and Healthy Neighborhoods, Block by Block: Findings from 11 Neighborhoods Nationwide
A new report from Brookings Metro examines LISC’s community-centered economic inclusion initiative, which centers neighborhoods as the key setting for driving strong regional economies. The lessons in this report make one thing clear: To truly transform the prosperity and well-being of entire cities and regions, it’s past time to abandon top-down or “trickle-down” approaches and embrace the actionable, community-rooted models that have demonstrated impact in cities and neighborhoods nationwide. Image above courtesy of Jana River Medlock Photography
Islandview Greater Villages Duplexes
LISC provided financing to fund the Islandview Greater Villages project which is a duplex rehab project that consists of six duplexes, creating 12 units of for-sale housing.
Mapleridge Duplexes
LISC provided construction financing to support the rehabiliation of three duplex properties in Detroit's Osborn neighborhood.
Making Space Matter: The Toolkit
The Making Space Matter toolkit is a concrete, interactive, step-by-step guide to help craft child care and early learning facilities policies of the future.
Making Space Matter: The Report
A collection of resources on child care facility development and related strategies you can use to actively plan for an interconnected system of support.
Making Space Matter Resource Guide
List of resources associated with the Making Space Matter toolkit.